963: Future of Geographic and Technological Emergence (13473)

Sunday, August 11, 2024

15:00 – 18:00 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

Location: Sheraton: Fountainview Room

Session Number: 963
PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Theme,Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/QGdJWB

Organizer(s)

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Min Jung Kim

U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Korea, Republic of
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Sandeep Pillai

Department of Management and Technology, Bocconi U., Italy

Panelist(s)

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Juan Alcacer

Harvard U., United States
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Maryann P. Feldman

Arizona State U., United States
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Mahka Moeen

U. of Wisconsin, United States
AO

Alexander Oettl

Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
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Francisco Polidoro

U. of Texas at Austin, United States
OS

Olav Sorenson

UCLA Anderson School of Management, United States

In this PDW, we will discuss the interactions between geographic conditions and technological trajectories. The rich literature on geography of innovation and regional agglomeration has shed light on the antecedents and consequences of geographic clustering for both regions and firms. In parallel, the extensive literature on technological trajectories has offered insights about the emergence and evolution of technologies and associated industries. However, at this intersection, the interplay of geographic and technological emergence can play an integral role. On one hand, technological innovation has become increasingly spatially concentrated, where certain regions not only outperform others, but also propagate opportunities for further technology advancements. On the other hand, emerging technologies with no pre-existing geographic roots have attracted the attention of aspiring geographic regions, toward shaping these industries of the future and the concurrent regional prosperity. These trends suggest that it is vital to have a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which geographic conditions may interact with the emergence and evolution of technologies. Consequently, in our proposed PDW, a panel of experts will engage with the audience to explore and highlight potential research opportunities at this intersection. The format of the PDW will encompass structured panel presentations, open discussions, and interactive round table discussions, with no prerequisite for pre-registration.